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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS grades vs the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Olympus TG-5

 A3000 IS TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon A3000 IS

 TG-5 A3000 IS 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 89 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-5

 A3000 IS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the TG-5.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and TG-5.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-05 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $449